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#Soft-VTR – Comments?

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#25159From: ANIMEDIA VISIONOct 19, 1992 8:25 PM
Does anyone know where I can find Chase Technologies for info on Soft-VTR? Does anyone out here have any comments on it from expereince? What VTRs work best with it? Is it really frame-accurate or is that just wishful thinking – er – marketing? Thanks…. Ed Lyons
#25183From: Oct 20, 1992 12:43 AM
Ed: I have a friend with a Soft VTR and a lot of problems with it. Don't know how many are his or Soft VTR's, but he does excellent work otherwise. Have you checked out DiaQuest Software? I can vouch for its reliability with the Sony LaserDisc CRV system. No glitches, just a little slow. Greg Pyros
#25192From: doug wolfgramOct 20, 1992 7:54 AM
I know Diaquest has their software VTR for the Sony Hi8 deck, but does the CRV require a hardware interface?
#25229From: Oct 21, 1992 12:27 AM
Doug: No hardware is required to control the CRV. It works great with RS-232 control only. You do need a sync generator, though. You could get a Horita for under $400 or so, and they actually work! Much better than the $3,000 or so you would have had to pay a year or so ago!!! Greg Pyros